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Grow a Garden Calculator

What is Grow a Garden Calculator? The Grow a Garden Calculator is a comprehensive tool designed specifically for Roblox's popular game "Grow a Garden". This advanced calculator helps players accurately determine plant values based on various game mechanics including weight, mutations, friend bonuses, and other multipliers. Our Grow a Garden Calculator serves as an essential resource for players who want to maximize their profits and make informed decisions about their garden investments. As the

Waymo is adding teen accounts for autonomous vehicle rides without parents

Waymo has introduced an option for teen accounts , allowing young passengers to take rides in its driverless robotaxis without adult supervision. The program is only available in metropolitan Phoenix for now, but the company said it plans to offer the service in other cities down the line. Teen riders are added to a regular Waymo account and all ride receipts go to that adult. Ride information can also be shared with a parent for real-time updates. The program is available for teens aged 14 to

EcoFlow WAVE 3 Portable AC drops to new all-time low (no Prime subscription needed!)

Summer is here, and I am definitely starting to feel it. Especially during my weekend adventures, when I am out there in the sun pretty much all day. If you’re looking for a portable AC, the EcoFlow WAVE 3 is among the best ones out there, but it is also really pricey. If you’ve been wanting one, today is your chance to get it at a $450 discount, bringing the price down to a new record low. Buy the EcoFlow WAVE 3 Portable AC for $849 ($450 off) This offer is available from Amazon. The great thi

Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for July 9, #759

Looking for the most recent Connections answers? Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles. Today's NYT Connections puzzle has another of those classic purple categories today, where you have to somehow recognize a part of four words and make a connection among them that way. Read on for clues and today's Connections answers. The Times now has a Connections Bot,

Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for July 9, #289

Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles. Basketball fans might get a slam dunk with the tougher categories in today's Connections: Sports Edition. There's a playful twist on tap for the purple group, so think creatively. Read on for hints and the answers. Connections: Sports Edition is out of beta now, making its debut on Super Bowl

Inertial forces (indirect terms) in problems with a central body

Gravitational systems in astrophysics often comprise a body – the primary – that far outweights the others, and which is taken as the centre of the reference frame. A fictitious acceleration, also known as the indirect term, must therefore be added to all other bodies in the system to compensate for the absence of motion of the primary. In this Research Note, we first stress that there is not one indirect term but as many indirect terms as there are bodies in the system that exert a gravitationa

Bootstrapping a side project into a profitable seven-figure business

Bootstrapping a side project into a profitable seven-figure business in four years. We really did it! We bootstrapped ProjectionLab to $1,000,000 in annual recurring revenue. And I’m still processing that this is real. 🥹 Back in 2021, I was inspired by the financial independence movement and wanted a better way to plan my own life. I couldn’t find the right tool, so I started building. I had no idea that side project would one day help over 100,000 households plan for their financial future

WhatsApp is working on threaded replies in group chats

Last March, WhatsApp beta for Android introduced a much-requested feature for busy group chats: threaded replies. Now, the iOS beta has added support as well, hinting that a public launch may be getting close. Here’s what it looks like. Replies indicator, with a dedicated screen for each thread As reported by WABetaInfo, the latest WhatsApp TestFlight beta lays the groundwork for threaded message replies, a long-awaited feature that will let users view and participate in structured threads tie

26 Best Prime Day Tech Deals on iPads, Kindles, and Phones (2025)

WIRED knows tech, and we know deals, which is why you're here. These are the best Prime Day tech deals on gear we've tested and liked to be found during Amazon's annual sale. Think of me as your shopping tech support, except better, as I won't even ask you to restart anything or put you on hold for hours. These are the best deals on WIRED-tested tech gadgets, including Kindles, smartphones, mesh wifi, and smart speakers. I've curated this list to include only our favorite tech products with gre

Overcoming Technical Barriers in Desktop and Application Virtualization

As organizations increasingly embrace remote and hybrid work, desktop and application virtualization have become essential strategies for ensuring flexibility, scalability, and security. However, implementing these solutions presents several technical challenges that IT leaders must address to maintain seamless operations and robust security. This article explores these challenges and highlights proven strategies for overcoming them. Securing Virtual Environments in the Face of Evolving Threa

7 days until doors open at TechCrunch All Stage — and up to $475 in ticket savings vanish

We’re in the final countdown — TechCrunch All Stage kicks off in less than 7 days, and your chance to save up to $475 disappears when it does. This is the ultimate founder summit, built for every stage of your startup journey. Whether you’re a founder, co-founder, or investor, this is where scaling strategies are revealed and future-shaping deals begin. Ready to move faster, smarter, and further? All signs point to Boston on July 15. Right now, Founder Passes are just $100, and Investor Passes

Marjorie Taylor Greene Is Going After ‘Chemtrails’ With New Bill to Ban Weather Modification

House Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) is the latest lawmaker to seemingly go after the fictional threat of chemtrails. Over the weekend, Greene stated she will soon introduce a federal bill aimed at banning substances from being injected into the atmosphere. Greene announced the proposed bill in an X post published Saturday. The legislation would reportedly bar chemicals from being released into the air for the “express purpose of altering weather, temperature, climate, or sunlight

Best Prime Day Deals Under $100 (2025): LifeStraws, Tech, and More

Prime Day can be overwhelming, especially when trying to find more affordable items to fill your shopping cart with. We're here to help. These are the best Prime Day deals under $100, from smartwatches to LifeStraws. Interested in finding more great deals? Be sure to check out our full list of the Absolute Best Prime Day Deals and find highlights in our Prime Day liveblog. WIRED Featured Deals Amazon Echo Deals Tech Deals Photograph: Ugreen Ugreen 145W Power Bank $100 $70 (30% off) Amazon T

Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for July 8, #758

Looking for the most recent Connections answers? Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles. Today's NYT Connections puzzle isn't too terrible. Today, I actually found the purple category before any of the other ones. Remember, some surnames can also pass for regular words. Read on for clues and today's Connections answers. The Times now has a Connections Bot, li

Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for July 8, #288

Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles. Today's Connections: Sports Edition might be tough. It helps to know your colleges, and their athletic alumni. Read on for hints and the answers. Connections: Sports Edition is out of beta now, making its debut on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 9. That's a sign that the game has earned enough loyal

Best Window Air Conditioners 2025: 10 Picks to Cool You for Years

The EcoFlow Wave 3 is not for the weak. I mean that literally, as it weighs nearly 56 pounds when attached to its 22-pound lithium battery. At 6,100 BTU cooling capacity, the Wave 3 is designed for a car, RV, tent, boat, or any space that might be either temporary or off the grid. The Wave 3 also has a slightly higher 6,800 BTU heat mode. I have a van and and a dog, so for me, the Wave 3 offers a specific type of assurance on hot or cold days. Portable doesn’t mean you can move it around a lot.

You Could Be Getting a US-Only Replacement TikTok App Ahead of Possible September Sale

TikTok owner ByteDance is working on a new US-only version of its popular vertical video app that would replace the current one ahead of a September deadline for the Chinese company to divest ownership in the US, The Information reports. Citing anonymous sources, the site reports that the new app, codenamed "M2" would launch on Sept. 5 and would require users in the US to switch from the existing app to the new one. President Donald Trump recently extended a deadline for the owner to sell off i

Producing tangible business benefits from modern iPaaS solutions

The scenario illustrates the power of iPaaS in action. For many enterprises, iPaaS turns what was once a costly, complex undertaking into a streamlined, strategic advantage. According to Forrester research commissioned by SAP, businesses modernizing with iPaaS solutions can see a 345% return on investment over three years, with a payback period of less than six months. Agile integration for an AI-first world In 2025, the business need for flexible and friction-free integration has new urgency.

Showh HN: Microjax – JAX in two classes and six functions

Microjax: JAX in two classes and six functions or Read on Github (I recommend actually running the notebook, either on your own computer or Colab). This is inspired by Andrej Karpathy's Micrograd, a PyTorch-like library in about 150 lines of code. Despite PyTorch's popularity, I prefer the way JAX works because it a more functional style. This tutorial borrows heavily from Matthew J Johnson's great 2017 presentation on the predecessor to JAX, autograd: Video / Slides / Code. My main contribut

Showh HN: Microjax - Jax in two classes and six functions

Microjax: JAX in two classes and six functions or Read on Github (I recommend actually running the notebook, either on your own computer or Colab). This is inspired by Andrej Karpathy's Micrograd, a PyTorch-like library in about 150 lines of code. Despite PyTorch's popularity, I prefer the way JAX works because it a more functional style. This tutorial borrows heavily from Matthew J Johnson's great 2017 presentation on the predecessor to JAX, autograd: Video / Slides / Code. My main contribut

Ingram Micro says ongoing outage caused by ransomware attack

Ingram Micro, a U.S. technology distributing giant and managed services provider, said on Monday a ransomware attack is the cause of an ongoing outage at the company. The hack began on Thursday, after which the company’s website and much of its network went down. Late on Saturday, the company said in a brief statement that it was working to restore systems so it can begin processing orders again. Ingram Micro on Monday alerted shareholders to the breach before markets opened in the United Stat

Nvidia challenger Groq expands with first European data center

Jonathan Ross, chief executive officer of Groq Inc., during the GenAI Summit in San Francisco, California, US, on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Artificial intelligence semiconductor startup Groq on Monday announced it has established its first data center in Europe as it steps up its international expansion. Groq, which is backed by investment arms of Samsung and Cisco , said the data center will be located in Helsinki, Finland and is in partnership with Equinix . Groq is looking to take advantage

Show HN: Modernized file manager and program manager from Windows 3.x

Heirloom apps Lightly modernized classics for Windows Heirloom Program Manager An alternative to the Start menu for launching shortcuts. This is a reimplementation of the classic Program Manager. Heirloom File Manager Browse, organize, and manipulate files. An alternative to File Explorer for basic tasks. This direct derivative of the classic Windows File Manager adds the following features: High-DPI screen support Recycle Bin Bookmarks Drag and drop Create and extract zip archives

Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for July 7, #287

Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles. I saw the Brad Pitt movie F1 last week, and it was excellent. Thrilled to see it turn up in today's Connections: Sports Edition. That green category is pretty simple, but if you need help with the puzzle, read on for hints and the answers. Connections: Sports Edition is out of beta now, makin

This Is the Cheapest Apple Watch Ever, Amazon Is Going Completely Nuts for Prime Day

Apple has no true competition in the smartwatch world, especially if you’re an iPhone user. While there are a few different models to choose from, the most affordable entry into the Apple Watch universe is the SE version. With its already attractive price and a special Prime Day discount on Amazon, you’re looking at a deal that’s hard to beat: Right now, the Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) GPS 40mm is available for just $169, down from its usual $249. That’s an all-time low price and it is equal to ma

Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for July 7, #757

Looking for the most recent Connections answers? Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles. Today's NYT Connections puzzle could be tricky, but it's not as tough as yesterday's bizarre purple category ("ending with homophones of parts of the leg"). Read on for clues and today's Connections answers. The Times now has a Connections Bot, like the one for Wordle. Go

The War on the Walkman

🗓️ On this day in 1979 the Sony Walkman was first released, marking its 46th anniversary The Sony Walkman is now an icon of the 1980s, eliciting nostalgia for the ‘good old days’ of owning music, rather than renting it. Affection for the device is now universal, but that wasn’t always the case… The sudden rise of headphone wearing pedestrians - spurred by Sony’s lightweight headsets (17% the weight of others) - caused unease about an unfamiliar new world quickly coming into view. Some said it

12 Best Kids Headphones (2025), Hearing Protection and More

Protect Those Headphones Satechi 2-in-1 Headphone Stand Photograph: Julian Chokkattu Even durable headphones are easy to damage. We have lost pairs to folks standing on them, cats and robot vacuums attacking the cables, and chairs rolling over them. I have learned that a stand or holder is worth the investment if it keeps those cans off the floor. Even if your kids only sometimes remember to use it, that could extend the likely lifespan of their headphones. We use the Satechi 2-in-1 Headphone

Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for July 6, #756

Looking for the most recent Connections answers? Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles. Today's NYT Connections puzzle could be tough. That purple category almost sounds like one of the goofy TikTok parody Connections categories, like "18th century whaling ships spelled backwards and minus three letters." That's not the category, but it feels a little bit lik

Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for July 6, #286

Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles. Need some answers for today's Connections: Sports Edition? Sitting here in Seattle, I was proud to nail the yellow category immediately (I might have had to move if I didn't get it right.) The green category wasn't too tough, but the others were more difficult. Read on for hints and the answer